As the Elmer sculptures go off parade in Ipswich, our photo gallery looks back at some of the highlights.

Norman Lloyd, campaign manager for Elmer's Big Parade Suffolk, said: "We have been really overwhelmed with how the public have taken Elmer and our trail to their hearts and supported us so fantastically - what a summer we have had!

Jasper Woods enjoying the Elmer trail Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

"In the last few days we have had lots of comments from people about how town feels bare and empty and it is true, we have got very used to the elephants being around.

The Elmer elephants captured the attention of all ages in Ipswich town centre, including young Eli Soares from Ipswich. Picture: Neil Didsbury

"But of course this isn't the end. We are really excited for our two big final events, Elmer Packs His Trunk, at the Corn Exchange and Town Hall on September 28-29, and the Grand Elmer Auction, on October 3, when all the large Elmers will go under the hammer and say goodbye for the last time."

Fans of the trail have been paying tribute on Facebook. Emma Love said: "I had a very upset two-year-old! She was looking for them as she knows where they all were!"

George in his Elmer costume at David McKee's visit Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Jane Venton said: "It was lovely". And Ailish Southgate said: "Wonderful trail. I was amazed and slightly sad driving along Princes Street on Sunday morning and not an Elmer in sight, as if they'd never been there."

Sheryl Smith, six, with WelliePhant at the Waterfront Picture: WILL JEFFORD